Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 22, 2010
you cannot have a successful Afghanistan if half the people are frightened and they're sitting home
Said by
Barbara Boxer
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Stressing that a successful nation requires the participation of all its citizens, especially women.

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